The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V569000·Announced 2019-08-01

Honda Recalls 2019 CR-V Vehicles for Fuel Tank Weld Defect

Honda is recalling 2019 CR-V vehicles because an insufficient weld on the fuel tank may cause fuel leaks, increasing the risk of fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (fuel tank weld) that creates a risk of fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 CR-V vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the fuel system where the joint weld between the fuel tank and the vapor return line may have been insufficiently welded, causing the weld to fail.

The failed weld may allow fuel to leak, which increases the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank free of charge. The recall began on September 16, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HONDA CR-V
Brand
HONDA
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
134

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • CR-V

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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